Entertainment & Arts - Scotland Directory

Original Scottish, UK and overseas art is on show at this private gallery.

Tapestry studio and gallery housed in a former swimming bath, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year in 2012.

A Scotland-wide network of affordable artists' studios in redeveloped industrial spaces, some of which hold exhibitions from time to time or may be available for pre-arranged private viewings. For any without contact details, direct

SWG3 Studio is an extensive industrial warehouse space with a small modern art gallery attached.

GALLERY Q exhibits Scottish contemporary art. sculpture, ceramics and more.
Gallery Hours:
Mon-Fri: 10am - 5.30pm
Sat: 10am - 5pm

Union Gallery is the bright new private gallery in the east of the Edinburgh city.

Voluntary artist-led gallery and studio space, set up by four GSA graduates and named after the 18th century philanthropist David Dale.

One of Glasgow's most important modern art galleries. Host to exhibitions and events, and the artistic directors of the Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art.

The University of Strathclyde's gallery, which also sells limited edition cards and hangings. Scheduled for closure in May 2012.

Brand new Merchant City gallery and shop in the newly opened South Block, with an exhibition, events and meeting space for the building's 360+ artists and Glasgow's wider creative community.
All That Is Solid is open from Monday to Friday

Positioned halfway down the Royal Mile, ArtCafe Morita combines traditional cafe, Japanese fast food outlet and ambitious gallery space. Proprietor Kozo Hoshino is the custodian of a large private art collection, from which he has plucked

A nearly-redeveloped studio and exhibition space across three floors run by Wasps Studios since 1989, can host up to 100 artists.

With 14 number ones - only three less than The Beatles - it couldn't have been an easy decision after 12 years, 11 albums and 44 million record sales for Westlife to hang up their mics and stow away their stools. Although they'll be back

English Touring Theatre and Shakespeare's Globe join forces for a UK tour, with Edinburgh as the only Scottish date. Their production of Anne Boleyn centers on the notorious legacy of Henry VIII's second wife. This five-star act drew two

Renovated two- screen neighbourhood film house with bar – and sofas you can reserve for screenings of mostly mainstream films.

Gorgeous interiors within an imposing red-sandstone Victorian building; the programme is good quality, if safely mainstream.

Big mainstream acts and some of the best in British / international comedy.

Once solely an indie showcase but now likely to feature dance-oriented acts as well. Check Queen Margaret Union website for current / upcoming events.

Alternative and indie-oriented acts play most nights in the appropriately dingy performance space below this city-centre bar.

Opened in 2005 and more proof that Glasgow’s a gig-hungry town, this small- to medium-size hall offers an intimate setting to see bands.